Official Talksox Fantasy Baseball 2016

[Kimmi]

Stressful? You teach math, but Fantasy Baseball causes you stress?

 

The math of fantasy baseball doesn't cause me stress.

 

What causes me stress is having enough time to do a good job with it. Contrary to what you say, it takes more time than just the few minutes each day to set your lineup. Just setting your lineup takes more than just a few minutes each day. That doesn't include the other stuff you have to do. Sure, you could get by with the bare minimum of just setting your lineup daily, but that's not likely to win you a championship.

 

For someone who is not working, that might not be an issue. For someone who is working and can't access these sites at work, then has to come home and take care of her family and her home, it is.

[Thunder]

Even with somebody who has 3 months off in the best part of the season?

[Spudboy]

Three months off from some duties as a teacher but parenting and home ownership are pretty significant responsibilities.

[a700hitter]

The math of fantasy baseball doesn't cause me stress.

 

What causes me stress is having enough time to do a good job with it. Contrary to what you say, it takes more time than just the few minutes each day to set your lineup. Just setting your lineup takes more than just a few minutes each day. That doesn't include the other stuff you have to do. Sure, you could get by with the bare minimum of just setting your lineup daily, but that's not likely to win you a championship.

 

For someone who is not working, that might not be an issue. For someone who is working and can't access these sites at work, then has to come home and take care of her family and her home, it is.

I have won quite a few championships throughout the years in several leagues, and it has never been a lot of work and it has always been fun. I have only been retired for one year, so I have been doing this while working full time and no summers off. You just don't want to take on the King of TalkSox for fear of humiliation. Edited January 8, 2017 by a700hitter

[Kimmi]

Even with somebody who has 3 months off in the best part of the season?

 

To set the record straight, I don't have 3 months off. I have 10 weeks off. Not that it matters, but I want to point that out.

 

I don't get off until approximately June 16th. By then, we are 2 1/2 months into the season. The season is almost half over. I go back to work during the last week of August. There is a full month plus of baseball after that. Even though I have time off in the summer, that doesn't help me much with the fantasy season.

[a700hitter]

To set the record straight, I don't have 3 months off. I have 10 weeks off. Not that it matters, but I want to point that out.

 

I don't get off until approximately June 16th. By then, we are 2 1/2 months into the season. The season is almost half over. I go back to work during the last week of August. There is a full month plus of baseball after that. Even though I have time off in the summer, that doesn't help me much with the fantasy season.

You have been called out. Everyone in the league works and is busy. No excuses.

 

Moon, you are being called out too. You spend a lot of time posting and researching, so I expect you to take up the challenge.

[Kimmi]

I have won quite a few championships throughout the years in several leagues, and it has never been a lot of work and it has always been fun. I have only been retired for one year, so I have been doing this while working full time and no summers off. You just don't want to take on the King of TalkSox for fear of humiliation.

 

It makes a big difference that I can't access the fantasy sites during work. It also makes a big difference that when I get home from work, I have 2 kids to take care of. They are older, but they still need my time and attention.

 

As I said, I played up until last year. I did quite well in most leagues, even with the limited time that I had, but it was stressful and frustrating for me. It's too bad if you can't understand that.

 

As far as your 'coward' and 'fear of humiliation' statements, what are you, in junior high? That doesn't work on adults.

[Kimmi]

You have been called out. Everyone in the league works and is busy. No excuses.

 

Moon, you are being called out too. You spend a lot of time posting and researching, so I expect you to take up the challenge.

 

If I were going to play again, I'd play in the league I played in up until last year.

 

I like to have some competition when I play.

[a700hitter]

It makes a big difference that I can't access the fantasy sites during work. It also makes a big difference that when I get home from work, I have 2 kids to take care of. They are older, but they still need my time and attention.

 

As I said, I played up until last year. I did quite well in most leagues, even with the limited time that I had, but it was stressful and frustrating for me. It's too bad if you can't understand that.

 

As far as your 'coward' and 'fear of humiliation' statements, what are you, in junior high? That doesn't work on adults.

Blah, blah, blah. The challenge has been issued, and you turned away. Edited January 9, 2017 by a700hitter

[a700hitter]

If I were going to play again, I'd play in the league I played in up until last year.

 

I like to have some competition when I play.

Adam, she thinks she could dethrone you.

[Thunder]

Adam, she thinks she could dethrone you.

 

Anybody can dethrone me. It's all about luck and just a little bit of skill. I've been blessed in the injury department.

[a700hitter]

Anybody can dethrone me. It's all about luck and just a little bit of skill. I've been blessed in the injury department.

A lot of it is luck, but you are being humble. You had a kick ass team the last 2 years. Fantasy baseball is definitely fun and it doesn't take a lot of time out of the day.

[a700hitter]

Moon, will you accept the challenge?

[moonslav59]

Moon, will you accept the challenge?

 

Maybe next year.

 

I'm not into getting involved in non Sox players' production and projection.

[mvp 78]

Three months off from some duties as a teacher but parenting and home ownership are pretty significant responsibilities.

 

I guess...

[mvp 78]

Maybe next year.

 

I'm not into getting involved in non Sox players' production and projection.

 

I like fantasy because it gets me to be more involved with other teams. That way, I don't feel like the visiting 25 man roster is a group of entire strangers when I'm watching a Sox game.

 

In terms of setting rosters, I probably look at my roster 2-3 times a week. I also don't think you necessarily have to think about it that much prior to the draft. The more research you do, the more confusing the draft process becomes.

[mvp 78]

Kimmi, I'd be willing to cover half of your league fees if you joined.

[a700hitter]

I like fantasy because it gets me to be more involved with other teams. That way, I don't feel like the visiting 25 man roster is a group of entire strangers when I'm watching a Sox game.

 

In terms of setting rosters, I probably look at my roster 2-3 times a week. I also don't think you necessarily have to think about it that much prior to the draft. The more research you do, the more confusing the draft process becomes.

And you had the best team all season long.

[a700hitter]

Maybe next year.

 

I'm not into getting involved in non Sox players' production and projection.

Blah, blah, blah. The challenge has been issued, and you turned away.

[mvp 78]

And you had the best team all season long.

 

My pitching crapped out in the playoffs. I didn't throw any chairs and blame small sample sizes and randomness like Billy Beane though. It was because my chakras were not aligned.

[Kimmi]

I like fantasy because it gets me to be more involved with other teams. That way, I don't feel like the visiting 25 man roster is a group of entire strangers when I'm watching a Sox game.

 

In terms of setting rosters, I probably look at my roster 2-3 times a week. I also don't think you necessarily have to think about it that much prior to the draft. The more research you do, the more confusing the draft process becomes.

 

I always let the computer draft my teams for me. Otherwise, there would be far too much second guessing and stressing myself out.

 

Then, I would have my work cut out for me trying to figure out what to do with my 20 relievers and no catcher. LOL

[Kimmi]

Kimmi, I'd be willing to cover half of your league fees if you joined.

 

The league fees are not the issue.

 

I know you all don't understand, but playing fantasy was very stressful for me in the last 3 years or so. The only reason I continued playing was because of the people I played with. It started off fun, but it became more of a chore for me. As I said earlier, after taking last year off, I may never go back to playing.

[mvp 78]

Well, I hope you have a wonderful hobby that helps to alleviate any stress in your life. Fortunately, I enjoy fantasy baseball and it doesn't stress me out.

[a700hitter]

Lol!

[Thunder]

And you had the best team all season long.

 

Until choking in the playoffs.... But, then again, that's what I did in 2015.

[mvp 78]

Until choking in the playoffs.... But, then again, that's what I did in 2015.

 

My chakras will be in perfect alignment this year. You better hope you are in a different division than me.

[a700hitter]

Until choking in the playoffs.... But, then again, that's what I did in 2015.

You faced the hot team that cleaned your clock.

[Thunder]

You faced the hot team that cleaned your clock.

 

You mean like you did this year? Did Israel beat you or did I? I can't remember.

[a700hitter]

You mean like you did this year? Did Israel beat you or did I? I can't remember.

I always have a hard time with Israel's teams. Didn't I beat you like a drum during the season?

[moonslav59]

Blah, blah, blah. The challenge has been issued, and you turned away.

 

Okay, call me "pollito".